Two sides already eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup square off in a CAF World Cup qualification Group F fixture, with the Harambee Stars of Kenya traveling to Burundi. The home side is fourth in the group standings, 10 points behind group leaders Ivory Coast, following a decent campaign by their standards. Kenya are fifth on the standings, a further point behind Burundi, who lost both games from the September fixtures. Both sides drew in the reverse last year, with the betting markets leaning towards that sentiment this time too. All the same, Burundi are marginal favorites in the early odds.
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Burundi vs. Kenya Match Details
- Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
- Time: 16:00 EAT
- Venue: Stade du Prince Louis Rwagasore, Bujumbura
Where to Watch Burundi vs. Kenya Live on TV or Stream
| Country | TV Channel/Stream |
|---|---|
| UK | FIFA+ |
| US | FIFA+ |
| Canada | FIFA+ |
| Nigeria | Supersport |
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Burundi: form and statistics
Intamba have 10 points from 3 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses, and have missed out on qualification to the Mundial by a wide margin. The September fixtures put an end to any hopes, with Burundi losing both fixtures. A 1-0 loss to Ivory Coast was followed by a 2-0 defeat to Gambia. It marked the first time the Swallows failed to score in the qualification double-headers. Patrick Sangwa’s side claimed a draw in the reverse fixture last year and are likely to be motivated to put in a show in front of their countryman. Burundi have scored a total of 13 goals in qualifying, with 8 scored against Seychelles. The Swallows have conceded 10 themselves.
Burundi Possible Starting Lineup:
Nahimana; Weymans, Nduwarugira, Niyukuri, Dushime, Muderi, Girumugisha, Bzoza, Msanga, Eldinho, Kanakima
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Benni McCarthy's Harambee Stars' qualification hopes were dimmed in front of their fans last month when Kenya lost 3-1 to Zambia in Nairobi. The setback against the Zambians marked a nadir for Kenya, with four games without a win. A 5-0 thrashing of whipping boys Seychelles, inspired by two goals each from Michael Olunga and Ryan Ogam, may have restored the confidence of the team. Captain Olunga, who has scored 6 goals in qualification so far, is chasing William Ouma's all-time goals record, with Olunga on 32 goals, three shy of the 35 goals of Ouma. Kenya has played against Burundi in Bujumbura once, in a 2012 African Nations Championship qualifier, which Burundi won with a single goal.
Kenya Possible Starting Lineup:
Bwire; Onyango, Sichenje, Owino, Okwaro, Ouma, Onyango, Wilson, Olunga, Ochieng, Ogam
Burundi vs. Kenya Match Prediction
With the two teams being low on morale, it will be a huge job for the coaches to get them up and running at full speed for this one. Burundi will be aiming to stack up more points on the board, especially in front of their fans, while Kenya will be aiming to help Olunga get more goals. The markets are tending towards a draw. We think the best bet is to go for the under 2.5 goals.
Burundi vs. Kenya Betting Odds
| Bookmakers | Under 2.5 | Correct Score (1-0) |
|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 1.57 | 7.50 |
| 1xbet | 1.58 | 6.5 |
| Betway | 1.54 | 6.00 |
